at the start of summer 2007 i used to sidehop to the right, (same side as my stronger foot) but i just couldnt sidehop very well going that way so i said to my self from now on im going to sidehop the other way. so i did and by the end of summer i was sidehoping to the left, and at bigger hieghts than before! once you have got used to it, it really does seem easier. Especially tucking, loads easier for me now.